...globe selling the Texas model of economic freedom, low taxes and limited regulations," he said after returning from New York City.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau Chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...wonder what is actually said at some of those official meetings and how it is said - especially if one of the parties is not a diplomat.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau Chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...newspaper, TV and radio ads, as well as for mailers, campaign signs and political consultants, most candidates don't have a prayer. EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...they'll have more political muscle. But until that day comes, they may have to reinvent themselves again to remain relevant - and effective.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau Chief. Contact him at enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...establishment Republican legislators think such legislation is bad policy for Texas. So far, they are winning this ideological battle.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...two big fights?), it's hard to ignore the likelihood of one or more special sessions before the 85th Legislature convenes in 2017.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau Chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...come this far is yet another indication that - in the Texas Legislature - reliable revenue carries more weight than political ideology.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.

...quilt of bans and rules and regulations that is eroding the Texas model."In short, the debate over local control is far from over.EnriqueRangel is AGN Media Austin Bureau Chief. His email address is enrique.rangel@morris.com.